How Bail Bonds Work in Utah

Clients always ask How Bail Bonds work? It’s the most common question asked. Massey’s answer’s that question; & explains the laws that govern the Bonding industry. Now, YOU can better know what to expect!

Q.) What is the difference between Bail & Bond?

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Bail: A monetary amount set by the court to guarantee the accused will appear to every court date up to sentencing.

Bond: A legal document to guarantee the bail amount set by the Judicial Court; if the accused does not appear.

Q.) How is the Bail amount determined?

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Bail is set on a Probable Cause Statement. A Utah Bail Schedule. Criminal history, & ties to the State of Utah.

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Q.) What is a Co-Signer?

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A.)A person who indemnifies the bond; signs for the liability of the bail amount set by the judicial court. A Co-Signer financially guarantees; the accused will appear to every court date up to sentencing.

(6) Failure by the defendant to appear in court at any appointed times.

(7) Finding of guilty against the defendant by a court of competent jurisdiction

(8) A request by the co-signer, based on reasons (1) through (8) pertain to the defendant; items (1), (3), (5), (7) and (9), pertain to the co-signer

Q.) What is a Reinstatement of a Bail Bond?

​A.) If any of the terms & Conditions of a Bail Bond Agreement are violated the bond can be revoked. A Utah Bail Bond Company or the judicial court the charges originate can revoke. A Bail Bond Company can reinstate the bond in most cases depending on the violation. Bonding Companies charge a fee to reinstate the Bond; Massey’s does not.

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Q.) Does a Bond Expire?

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If criminal charges for the accused are not filed with the judicial court within 120 days

If criminal charges are filed within 120 days the Bond will remain active until the accused is found not guilty, guilty & sentenced or the case is dismissed.

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Q.) What is an Exoneration?

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When the accused appears to all court dates.

When the terms & conditions of the bond have not been upheld.

A Utah Bail Bond Company can file with the judicial court to exonerate the bond.

The the Judicial Court can exonerate the bond for violating the terms and conditions of the bond.

Q.) Is There a charge to the Co-Signer if a Bond is Revoked?

​A.) Yes; A Bail Bond Company will hire a Utah Bail Enforcement Agent to apprehension the accused. Standard Fee’s